Expenses

Tuition and Required Fees for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

Gardner-Webb University will make every effort to keep operating costs low while providing quality programs. Through the support of various affiliated organizations, private gifts from alumni, businesses, friends, and endowment earnings, Gardner-Webb is able to charge less than the actual cost of instruction and other services. Tuition increases are usually implemented at the beginning of the summer; however, the University reserves the right to adjust tuition and other charges at the beginning of any semester if such adjustments are necessary in the judgment of the Board of Trustees.

*Students desiring a private room (when available) in a traditional dorm or suite-style apartment will be charged an additional amount of $880 per semester.

Each student is expected to review his or her Student Bill at the beginning of the semester and to make satisfactory financial arrangements no later than the end of the first full week of classes.

Board Plan Options

All residential students must select one of the three University residential board plan options. Commuter students may choose to purchase a meal plan or may purchase individual meals directly through the campus dining location.

1. The week will be defined as beginning Sunday dinner and running through Sunday lunch. Available meals for partial weeks will be prorated. Meals cannot be carried over from week to week, nor can they be transferred to other persons.
2. Flex Dollars are available to the student based on the meal plan selected. These dollars can be used at the student’s discretion at all dining locations on campus. Flex dollar balances will be forfeited at the end of the Spring semester.
3. Sales tax is included in the total cost per semester.
4. After the last day of the Drop/Add period, a student is not permitted to change to a lower meal plan; however, a student may elect a higher meal plan at any point during the semester.

Music Fees

Miscellaneous Academic Fees

Depending on the program of study and courses taken, students should expect to see course-specific fees ranging from $30 to $400. Multiple fees may apply to individual courses. Fees are used to cover direct expenditures associated with a course requirement (i.e., laboratory materials, database licenses, background checks, etc.) as well as indirect expenses associated with a particular class.

Part-Time Enrollment

This reduced rate is available to students who enroll in nine hours or less. Students who enroll for 10 or 11 hours in a semester are also considered part-time (for financial aid, residence life, and other purposes), but do not qualify for the reduced hourly rate.

Undergraduate Continuing Education

Students must hold a completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited/approved institution to qualify for this rate. Official transcripts must be provided to Registrar Services. The exception to this rate is tuition for the Associate of Science in Nursing program. All students pursuing an ASN degree will be charged the applicable (full- or part-time) traditional undergraduate tuition rate as reflected here.

Common Miscellaneous Fees

The above fees are those fees that are typical with enrollment in the Traditional Undergraduate Program. Fees are subject to change and additional fees may be assessed as required under current policy. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, fees paid to the University are not refundable.

Costs Covered by Tuition

Included in tuition are the costs for registration, use of the library, admission to home athletic events, student publications, and 10 to 18.5 credit hours of coursework. Additional academic fees may be charged based on the program of study due to the unique requirements of the program (e.g., laboratory work, clinical experience, etc.). Additional costs apply for study-abroad courses. Personal expenses will vary depending on the individual student.